intelligence

The word “intelligence” means the ability to learn, understand, and apply knowledge effectively. In plain terms, either mental sharpness/learning ability, or secret information collected about a threat.

“Intelligence” is pronounced ihn-TEHL-ih-juhns (/ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ in IPA).

Here is “intelligence” used in a sentence: “Her intelligence was obvious from the way she solved the problem.”

Words with a similar meaning to “intelligence” include brain, brains, cleverness, head, brightness and esprit.

The opposite of “intelligence” — its antonyms — are blockheadedness, boneheadedness, density, denseness and dimness.

“Intelligence” is a noun.

The word “intelligence” comes from Latin. From Latin intelligentia, from intellegere, "to understand," built from inter- ("between") + legere ("to choose, gather").

“Intelligence” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

Intelligence is the ability to learn, understand, and apply knowledge quickly and well. Wisdom is the good judgment to use that knowledge rightly, usually gained through experience. A person can be highly intelligent yet act unwisely, while a wise person may not be the quickest thinker but chooses well.

It can be estimated with tests such as IQ tests, which score reasoning, memory, and problem-solving. But these capture only part of the picture and are widely debated, since intelligence also includes creativity, emotional insight, and practical skill — qualities that are real yet very hard to put into a single number.

Psychologists describe many kinds. The theory of multiple intelligences lists forms such as logical, verbal, spatial, musical, bodily, and interpersonal intelligence. Emotional intelligence — understanding and managing feelings — is another widely used idea. The point is that people can be strong in some areas and weaker in others.

Yes. Besides mental ability, 'intelligence' means secret information gathered about an enemy, rival, or threat, along with the work of collecting it. This is the sense used by spies and by intelligence agencies such as the CIA and MI6, as in 'military intelligence' or 'intelligence reports.'

Knowledge is the information and facts you have learned; intelligence is the capacity to acquire that information and apply it well. You can build knowledge through study and memory, but intelligence is the underlying ability that lets you understand, connect, and use what you know effectively.